~Abe~She left. As soon as he told her, she left. I knew that’s what she would do, and I was right. He isn’t speaking to me now, but it doesn’t matter because I was already not speaking to him. He refuses to recognize the truth; only our fated mate will genuinely accept us for who we are. I wish he would stop running from the truth, but I’m not surprised.The last time, the only person he ever told decimated him. It’s what caused him to go into ‘proper overdrive.’ Everything from then on was on point: always following orders, always acting like a proper royal, hell, even adopting some of the ridiculous royal mindsets. It was a way for him to have some sort of control, a way for him to ignore who he really was.At first, I constantly fought against it, but the fight became tedious after a while. I couldn’t continue to have the same argument with him again and again. I finally left it alone; I let him be whatever he wanted, and here we are. Maybe I should have fought harder. I might be
~Devonte~I told you she’d come back. I told you she’d stuck by us. I wouldn’t be so quick to claim victory if I were you. I overheard her last night, and she isn’t here for the reasons you think she is. Why can’t you just admit that you were wrong?I would if I were actually wrong. Unfortunately, I called it accurately, and I can only hope you listen to me before it’s too late. I throw a block up, not wanting to hear the foolishness anymore.I’ve been up for a while, just watching her sleep. I know that I need to reject Lynn so I can mark Sonya. We have a lot to discuss, but I’m confident we will work things out. She came back! She could have stayed away, but she came back. That tells me everything that I need to know.I run my fingers down her arm, and she flinches from my touch. Her face contorts, and my initial reaction is sadness and anger. I stop and reevaluate my reaction. She’s asleep, and it’s been an emotional rollercoaster for us the last few days. I’m sure things will be
~Devonte~I feel desire stirring inside me, but I do my best to swallow it down. Now isn’t the time for the mate bond to interfere. I need to be focused so I can end this quickly and start my life with Sonya.She’s going to wipe the floor with you.Shut up, wolf! You need to get ready. We have a challenge we have to win.You’re on your own, stupid human. I told you what I want and won’t settle for anything less. I throw a block up as quickly as I can. If he won’t join me, he can go away. I have no time for his bullcrap right now.I get into my own fighting stance, facing my mate. She’s looking at me up and down, and the smirk on her face is a bit unnerving. I look for any weakness that she has, but nothing stands out to me. We are eyeing each other but not in a rush to move.Lynn beckons me with her fingers, and I feel called out. I’m a Gamma wolf; I have royal blood. I won’t be intimidated by someone lower than me. I step forward and swing my left fist. She easily sidesteps my swing,
~Devonte~Fuck! What did you do, Abe?! ABE?!You called for me?Cut the shit! What did you do?!I have no idea what you mean. Looks like we just lost to mate.NOT THAT!! I’m breathing heavily, wishing I could pull Abe out of my consciousness and beat his ass.You couldn’t last against me. I growl, not in the mood for his games.Why the fuck did I get turned on during that….with her?Well, I’m no biology teacher, but I think I paid enough attention when you were in school. He clears his throat. When a man and a woman……..nope, my bad. Wrong talk. He laughs…..the piece of shit laughs.I’ve never gotten aroused when sparing before, and I’ve gone against other women. Oh, that part. I told you I didn’t want to join you, and it’s usually me who dampens our desires so you can spar with a clear head. It usually isn’t hard to do because your mindset isn’t sexual when sparing. You were going against mate this time, so that’s an entirely different situation. You bastard!Now, now…….that just is
~Abe~Her fingers in my fur are heaven on Earth, I swear. I’m tempted to see if she will scratch my belly. I hate to even think about that as if I’m some domesticated pet, but I bet it would feel just as good as this.I’m not surprised by her questions. I figured that she could tell how Devonte was responding to her. I find it funny, but I’m also a bit nervous. I know I told my human that only our mate would accept every part of us, but I don’t truly know that to be a fact. If our true nature turns off Lynn, I don’t know that I’d be able to survive that.I couldn’t even gather myself to face this question head-on before a twig snaps, gaining mine and Lynn’s attention. “Yes. That’s exactly what happened to the deviant.” Ah, hell no! How did this bitch know where to find me and when I’m with my mate, no less? I really don’t want to deal with her right now.I go with my gut and lift my block on Devonte. He was trying to break free to disappear when Lynn came around. I wasn’t going to let
~Tia~Lynn flew down the streets like a bat out of hell. I had to grip the car door so that I wouldn’t slide around the car. I’m so glad that I’m not pregnant right now because I’d be tossing my cookies at this point.Lynn pulls into the mall parking lot, throwing the car into park. She scrambles to unbuckle her seatbelt while I try to catch my breath. “Come on, let’s go!”“STOP!” Lynn stops moving and looks at me. I take a deep breath and swallow. “You’re my girl, and I’d do anything for you, but what the hell is going on?” Lynn sighs and sits back.“Devonte challenged me this morning.”“Yeah, I heard. I also heard you won that challenge.” Lynn looks away from me.“About that…..well….I technically won, but…..”“But?!” Lynn sighs.“So when we were sparing, Devonte got…..well….he got worked up.”“Worked up?”“He….he got excited.”“You’re his mate.”“No, I mean, yes I am, but that’s not what I mean.” Lynn turns to me and grabs my hand. “Bestie, I think that Devonte likes to be dominated
~Sonya~I wanted to rip her head off! How dare she sit with my mate as if she belongs there. He’s mine, and I won’t give up the benefits that come with being with him just because she doesn’t know her place. After walking around for a while, I decide to talk to my mate.I find him in the closet, shifting through his clothes when I get to the room. He has freshly showered and smells really good. He looks indecisive, which is weird. He’s only like this when he’s trying to dress to impress, and he doesn’t know the best way to do that. “What exactly are you doing?” Devonte looks at me like a deer caught in headlights. Why he looks so guilty, I have no idea.We stand staring at each other; the silence is starting to piss me off. I cross my arms over my chest and begin to tap my foot. “Well?!” Devonte shakes his head and goes back to examining his clothes.“I’m going out.” I continue to stare at him, waiting for more of an explanation. “I’m having dinner with Lynn.” I drop my arms and slowl
~Ivan~It’s been hard lately, but I wouldn’t change anything. My love has been by my side, and I’m eternally grateful. She’s been keeping her distance, but I’d rather have her here and keeping away than to be away from me.That damn gremlin was in here again, messing with her. I would end him, but he’s been vital to my survival all this time. I heard their conversation, and I didn’t like it. I don’t need her to be pressured into anything. I want her to accept me on her own and not because she’s forced to. “I’m sorry about him. He tends to speak without thinking. I will make sure he stays out of here so you won’t have to worry about him anymore.” Aida doesn’t respond, but I didn’t expect her to. I just want her to know I didn’t send him here to say anything to her. It’s important that she sees me in a favorable light.Aida is looking at me in a different way than usual. She’s looking at me as if she wants me, but I know that isn’t right. She’s wanted nothing to do with me since our las